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Herbal supplements often sold with false claims

Wed, 26 May 2010 19:40:21 GMT

Sellers of herbal and dietary supplements often cross the line in marketing their products, telling consumers the pills can cure cancer or replace prescription medications, a U.S. government probe found.

NY mulls indoor tanning rules, cites cancer risk

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:31:28 GMT

New York health officials are ramping up their regulation of more than 2,000 tanning salons and gyms offering indoor ultraviolet rays even as health advocates push for a law banning exposure by anyone under 18.

Many Americans shun sunscreen, poll finds

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:37:45 GMT

Even as summer temperatures soar, Americans are turning a cold shoulder to sunscreen, according to a poll released on Friday.

Lopsided ladies lament: It's not easy being uneven

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:45:48 GMT

If your girls are an unmatched set, you're in good company. Ninety percent of women have asymmetrical assets. Danielle Staub, for instance, underwent breast surgery revision to restore some balance on "Real Housewives of New Jersey."

12 ways to wipe years off your face

Thu, 13 May 2010 11:44:30 GMT

The most effective ways to wipe years off your face and increase elastin, fight free radicals and fade dark spots.

Why you shouldn’t ditch sunscreen

Mon, 3 May 2010 12:33:59 GMT

You apply sunscreen to protect your skin, not harm it, right? But controversies about its safety continue to rage. Here's why sunscreens are still the best way to keep your skin safe year-round.

Antibacterial in soap comes under U.S. scrutiny

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:22:03 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it was reviewing the safety of triclosan, a widely used antibacterial agent found in soap, toothpaste and a range of other consumer products.

Newsweek: How beauty can affect your job, career and life

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:52:25 GMT

A special report on why the quest to look good isn't just a vain pursuit. From sexism to ageism to the perils of being too attractive, how beauty can affect your job, your career, your life.

The 10 commandments for younger skin

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:16:36 GMT

Thou shalt use sunscreen, get thee to a gym, and eat thy fruits and veggies  — and other rules that can take years off your skin.

Botox paralyzes your emotions, too, study shows

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:02:24 GMT

A well-known side effect of Botox is the inability to fully express emotions. Now research reveals another side effect: the inability to fully feel emotions.

What 'clinically proven' means for a beauty product

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:48:02 GMT

Science doesn't just help to invent new products, it can push existing ones.

Like mom, like daughter: Plastic surgery duos

Fri, 7 May 2010 12:25:43 GMT

Mother-daughter “cosmetic duets” — such as the respective face lift and rhinoplasty Christie Brinkley and daughter Alexa Ray Joel reportedly had last month — are becoming more and more popular, according to plastic surgeons across the country.

'Intimate waxing' nearly costs man a testicle

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:57:20 GMT

A 24-year-old British man was left in agony after an” intimate beauty waxing” charity event at a pub went a bit too far and he nearly lost a testicle.

17 bad skin habits to break

Wed, 5 May 2010 12:24:46 GMT

Picking the wrong skin-care products. Skipping sunscreen. Overexfoliating. Tanning. Drinking too much. Learn why these and other bad skin habits are the worst.

New clue in puzzling pigment disorder

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:33:43 GMT

Body Odd: A breakthrough in vitiligo, the skin disorder suffered by Michael Jackson.

Heidi Montag had her ‘back scooped.’ Huh?

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:42:23 GMT

Earlier this week, Heidi Montag said that among the myriad plastic surgery procedures she's had done, she's also had her "back scooped." Wait, what?

Read my lips: Gloss tells your mood

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:10:20 GMT

It claims to work like a mood ring for your lips by changing shades along with your emotions.

Top sunscreens? Consumer Reports ranks best

Tue, 25 May 2010 13:10:18 GMT

To get protection from the sun’s damaging rays, you won't have to dig deep in your wallet this summer. One of the most effective sunscreens on store shelves is also one of the least expensive, according to a new Consumer Reports study.

U.S. spending on plastic surgery dips to $10 billion

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:07:21 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Americans reeling from a recession spent $10 billion on plastic surgery procedures last year, down 3 percent from 2008, with declines for all of the most popular procedures, according to new data.

Wrinkles so scary they turn tan teens pale as ghosts

Mon, 17 May 2010 20:24:55 GMT

Body Odd: Cancer's a bummer, for sure. But wrinkles? Those puppies are truly terrifying.

NYT: Do big-eyed contact lenses pose risk?

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 19:05:07 GMT

Teenagers and young women nationwide have begun donning 'circle lenses,' colored contacts that make eyes appear larger because they cover not just the iris, but also part of the whites.

What your hair color says about you

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:37:56 GMT

Oddly enough, your natural hair color offers insights into your mental and physical well being.

Misleading sunscreen claims could burn you

Mon, 3 May 2010 12:34:18 GMT

While most sunscreens help prevent sunburn, many don’t provide effective protection against skin damage from UVA rays. So, consumers must sort through misleading claims and formulas that vary widely in effectiveness.

Growing boy faces new struggle in Haiti

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:19:33 GMT

Schneily Similien is taller now, a growing boy in a country still reeling six months after Haiti’s devastating earthquake. But he needs a limb adjustment to help his artificial left leg catch up to his sprouting height.